The CFL Players’ Association has raised its voice in the aftermath of Ed
Hervey’s rant.

Hervey, the Edmonton Eskimos
general manager, exploded on his team after its 37-34 Labour Day loss to the
Calgary Stampeders.

Not only did Hervey chastise his coaching
staff, he was critical of the players, especially offensive lineman Simeon Rottier. Hervey said he wouldn’t be unhappy if Rottier didn’t play again season.

The CFLPA issued a news release Monday, stating it deemed Hervey’s comments to be “inappropriate, and
contrary to the collective bargaining agreement” and expects the CFL to publicly
announce what disciplinary action was taken against him.

According to CFLPA president Mike Morreale:
“The CBA clearly prohibits clubs and their employees from publicly criticizing
the on-field performance of any player in the CFL. The purpose of this provision
is to ensure all CFL players, as well as all CFL personnel, are dealt with in a
manner that is respectful and professional, and the CFLPA will not tolerate
anything less in the treatment of one of its players.”

The players’ association noted how the “CFL commissioner’s office
has a history of responding quickly to punish players who make public comments
that could be construed as derogatory in any way.” In return, Morreale noted it was “troubling that the CFL has
made no public announcement of any action that has been taken in this
matter.”

To date, it is not known if Hervey has
been sanctioned or fined by the league for his Labour Day remarks.

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